Scrumptious Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pound ed thin, or more to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• cup diced ham
• cup low-fat mayonnaise (such as Smart Balance®)
• cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (Optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• slice sbacon, or more to taste (Optional)
• toothpicks, or as needed
• 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, or as needed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Mix ham, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar Monterey Jack cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika together in a large bowl. Place 1/2 cup mixture on each chicken breast. Roll chicken over filling, wrap with 2 slices bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
3. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll each chicken breast in bread crumbs to coat. Place chicken in a baking dish.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Tips

You can also use homemade whole wheat bread crumbs, made by toasting several whole wheat bread heels and pulsing them in a food processor.